Prep Cook - $ 20 - $23/hr - Uchi Scottsdale

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hai Hospitality, Uchi in Scottsdale, is seeking Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team and help deliver exceptional dinner experiences. Whether you are new to the culinary world or an experienced cook seeking stability, we offer growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $23 per hour plus benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, with opportunities to advance within the organization.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate with guests and team members clearly.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and follows guidelines.
• Able to lift and move trays up to 50 lbs in a busy kitchen.
• Able to stand, walk, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions from leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen prep to support dinner service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace.
• Stock inventory and assist with restocking duties.
• Support plating and service during peak hours as needed.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs+

Stamina

Adaptability to temps

Team collaboration

Kitchen equipment safety

Clean workspace

Willingness to learn

Job description

Hai Hospitality, Uchi in Scottsdale, is accepting applications for Prep Cooks. In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to ensure a seamless dinner service and create amazing dining experiences for our guests. Whether you are new in your culinary journey or to the world of hospitality, or a seasoned cook looking for stability and structure, we offer gainful employment as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term!

We're offering between $20 - $23/hr + benefits! Why You’ll Love Working With Us Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available Employer Matched 401k Savings plan Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively Dining discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

The Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people. Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify. For more information below, please follow the links below: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away : E-verify.gov E-Verify Participation Poster Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We hire the best to create the best. Hai Hospitality is a growing restaurant group that includes the concepts of Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and LORO. We have a passion for creating food using the highest quality ingredients in ways that defy expectations. Our teams take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with other cool, passionate people. We value culinary innovation with an approachable vibe.